A Saving Nature Conversation

In this episode of Eyes in the Rainforest , Dr. Stuart Pimm and Andy Schiffer speak with Fernando Arbeláez , Director General of Fundación Biodiversa Colombia, about the remarkable restoration of El Silencio Natural Reserve in Colombia’s Middle Magdalena Valley. Discover how community-led reforestation, advanced biodiversity monitoring, and AI-powered tools like Project SPARROW are helping bring j...

THE PROJECT AND THE BIRD | Saving Colombia’s Cundinamarca Antpitta with Dr. Natalia Ocampo-Peñuela In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most targeted and hopeful conservation efforts in the Colombian Andes: the strategic protection of 43 new acres that extend forest habitat from Refugio del Tororoi , reconnecting isolated patches into a functioning corridor for the Critically Endangered C...

In this conversation, Dr. Stuart Pimm and Andy Schiffer speak with Malcolm Kobak, a Papuan-born conservation leader and co-founder of YAPPENDA. Malcolm reflects on his upbringing among the Yali people in the Papuan Highlands and how his family heritage and name shaped his identity. He also shares how twenty-five years in Canadian law enforcement influenced his perspective before returning home to...

What Maps Tell Us: A Conversation with Dr. Clinton N. Jenkins In this interview, we dive deep into the science and stories behind protecting one of the planet’s most complex and vital systems, the Amazon Basin. Dr. Clinton N. Jenkins reveals how biodiversity maps connect distant ecosystems and communities, serving as living indicators of the Amazon’s health. We explore the importance of the Andes–...

Saving Nature presents a live conversation with Dr. Luis Mazariegos, founder of Fundación Bioconservancy and a pioneer in conserving Colombia’s Western Andes. In this episode, Luis shares his story of rediscovering rare hummingbirds, building the Mesenia-Paramillo Nature Reserve, and restoring cloud forests tree by tree with the support of local communities. Highlights include: • How hummingbirds...

We’re excited to share an inspiring conversation between Dr. Trevor Jones (Southern Tanzania Elephant Program) and Dr. Stuart Pimm (Founder, Saving Nature). What began as a discussion about the Udzungwa Mountains, often called Africa’s Galápagos, quickly became a deep dive into elephants, their survival, and a historic win for conservation: the creation of the Nyerere–Udzungwa Wildlife Corridor, T...

Every bird has a song. Some are being silenced—forever. In this episode, Andy Schiffer of Saving Nature sits down with Dr. Ben Mirin , a scientist who doesn’t just study birds—he listens to them. Ben’s work tracks the global songbird trade and the cultures, sounds, and species it threatens. We talk about what it means to chase vanishing voices across the world. What it’s like to stand in a forest...

🌎 Join us for a powerful conversation with Dr. Terry Root, renowned climate scientist, conservation pioneer, and a lead author of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning IPCC reports. Hosted by Andy Schiffer, Director of Marketing at Saving Nature, this event takes us deep into Dr. Root’s journey from a young girl captivated by nature to a global voice for climate action and wildlife conservation. In this...

In this episode of Roots of Recovery , we journey through time with three remarkable trees — each a living witness to history, resilience, and quiet strength. From the 4,800-year-old bristlecone pine of California’s high desert to a Civil War-era oak in Gettysburg, and the towering Queens Giant hidden in New York City, these trees are more than just survivors — they are storytellers. Their rings h...

In this episode of Roots of Recovery , we journey through the rainforests of Cameroon and Belize to discover two legendary trees: ebony and mahogany. Known for their deep resonance and rich tone, these trees shaped the sound of music across centuries—but at a steep environmental cost. Now, a new harmony is being written. From Taylor Guitars’ replanting efforts in Africa to reforestation hopes in C...

Deep in the rainforests of Sumatra and Brazil, two unassuming trees—Ficus and Cecropia—play heroic roles in the survival of orangutans and sloths. This episode explores how these keystone species feed the forest, reconnect fragmented habitat, and offer hope in the face of deforestation. To plant trees, visit us here: https://savingnature.com/tree-planting/

Join us for a special conversation with Dr. Stuart Pimm, one of the world’s leading conservation scientists and the founder of Saving Nature. Hosted by Andy Schiffer, Director of Marketing at Saving Nature, this interview dives into Stuart’s inspiring journey from birdwatching as a young boy in England to leading global efforts to reconnect fragmented ecosystems and protect biodiversity. In this w...

A Conversation on Saving Brazil’s Atlantic Forest with Nicholas LockeHosted by Andy Schiffer | Saving NatureWelcome to a special conversation with one of the most inspiring conservation leaders of our time. In this webinar, we’re joined by Nicholas Locke, President of REGUA (Reserva Ecológica de Guapiaçu), a world-renowned restoration project in the heart of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, one of the mo...

Join us for a powerful conversation with Rudi Putra, one of Indonesia’s most courageous and impactful conservation leaders. Hosted by Andy Schiffer, Director of Marketing at Saving Nature, and Erin Willigan, Executive Director, this event dives deep into one of the world’s most urgent environmental battles, the fight to protect the Leuser Ecosystem in Sumatra. The Leuser Ecosystem is the last plac...